Thank you so much Makelight!

About Me

I have been involved in writing and the craft world pretty much all of my life but in 1997 I made it into a profession, qualifying formally in Journalism and writing patterns and a couple of columns for magazines and newspapers across four continents. I love my job! I can be creative and I have the whole world to be creative in!

I am inspired by nature, travel and history - ancient worlds, steampunk or just a walk in the woods. You name it.

But I write about so much more than craft! I love travel writing, photography and just simply commenting about some of the ridiculous things that happen in our lives. I have (fairly) recently moved to the UK from Australia and I love it here in Norfolk so I write about that too!

Writing has led me through the world of teaching, I have written six books and more craft pattern packets than I care to mention!

I design patterns for quilts, sewing, paper crafts, scrapbooking, cards, bead work, jewellery, mixed media, tole painting and anything else apart from knitting and crochet - I have never had the patience to master those! Although I must say that is changing - I have recently succumbed to the crochet bug and I am now knee deep in wool and ideas.

Take a look at my magazine list to see where you can find my published work and I will tell you more about my two new UK columns when they are ready for release. Happy crafting!

Learn to Sew!

My new book - a sewing course in book form!

Buy My New Book

Cannot sew but would love to learn? No-one to teach you? My new eBook (hot off the presses) is here to help! Scrappy Patch Mats is actually a sewing course and it gently leads you through the maze of things that you need to know with videos and lots of pictures to help you on your way.

And what do mats have to do with it? I have used quick and simple projects to illustrate each new thing that you learn on your journey. Learn to sew in the comfort of your own home and without spending a fortune. Click on the link below to order and you have the choice of instant download or a CD version.

More information in the 'My Books' page under the main title including the contents page and a taster.